Don't Look Back

Lindsey Root - Monday, September 07, 2009
This poem was sent to me the other day and I had to share it with you.  This poem touched my heart because it so closely relates to the situation I am in right now with my job.  I know there are a lot of layoffs going on right now in the world and I'm sending this out to you in hope that it inspires and encourages you through this tough time.  Last week was really hard on me emotionally.  I felt really depressed all week.  I realized that I was concentrating on the negativity of what's going on in my life instead of the positive side of the situation.  As I've said before, I have been very thankful to have a job as long as I've had in this economy and I am truly grateful.  I know that my job will soon end on October 31, which saddens me but at the same time excites me.  I have been so full of anxiety from the stress and pressure of this job that I think moving away from this job will only make me a stronger and happier person.  I'm more excited to see what's ahead of me in this world instead of looking back and analyzing all of the "what ifs"  I could have done to change my current situation.  My job will soon be over, but I'm so excited to use my gifts and abilities where I can be valued, appreciated, and make a difference in this world. 

Whenever you get depressed, it's so easy to look back on all of your past failures and hard times and let it affect you in a negative way.  Just remember your past is behind you and you cannot change it.  Don't even waste your time looking back.  Just think whenever you walk, you always walk forward.  You never walk backwards or look behind you while you are walking forward.  If you did that, you would fall flat on your face and hurt yourself.  The best advice I can give to you is to walk forward every day and don't look back.  Life is so precious and valuable and so are you.  Cherish the people in your life and every moment you have.  You are put here on this earth for a purpose and when you live your purpose you will only make the world a brighter place.  Please read this poem and share your comments below.

Don't Look Back...You're Not Going That Way

As you travel through life
there are always those times
when decisions just
have to be made
when the choices are hard,
and solutions seem scarce
and the rain seems
to soak your parade!

There are some situations
where all you can do
is to simply let go and move on
gather courage together
and choose a direction
that carries you toward
a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles
and take a step forward
the process of change
can be tough
but think about all the
excitement ahead
if you can be stalwart enough!

There could be adventures
you never imagined
just waiting around the next bend
and wishes and dreams
just about to come true
in ways you can't
yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships
that spring from new interests
as you challenge your status quo
and learn there are so many
options in life,
and so many ways you can grow!

Perhaps you'll go places
you never expected
and see things that
you've never seen
or travel to fabulous,
faraway worlds
and wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth
and affection and caring-
a "somebody special"
who's there
to help you stay centered
and listen with interest
to stories and
feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort
in knowing your friends are
supportive of all that you do
and believe that whatever
decisions you make,
they'll be the right
choices for you!

So keep putting one foot
in front of the other
and taking your life
day by day.

There's a brighter tomorrow
that's just down the road.
Don't look back-
you're not going that way!

~~ Author Unknown ~~
 
 
 
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